In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹6,860 per quintal in Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,350
- Lowest Price Today₹6,610
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,860
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Garlic is about 0.6% above the period average, sitting just 36.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹5,500 (22.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹6,440 and ₹10,770, with the average around ₹6,819. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹10,350 | ₹6,610 | ₹6,860 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,370 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,880 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹6,610 | ₹6,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹6,640 | ₹6,840 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,390 | ₹6,610 | ₹6,870 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,450 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,490 | ₹6,660 | ₹6,950 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,530 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,960 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,520 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,950 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,480 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,910 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,850 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,380 | ₹6,610 | ₹6,820 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,450 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,830 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,510 | ₹6,530 | ₹6,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,610 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,850 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,550 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,930 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,510 | ₹6,550 | ₹6,820 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,530 | ₹6,540 | ₹6,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,480 | ₹6,510 | ₹6,770 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,530 | ₹6,560 | ₹6,780 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.